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Albert Taylor Goodwyn
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 5th district |
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| In office April 22, 1896 – March 3, 1897 |
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| Preceded by | James E. Cobb |
| Succeeded by | Willis Brewer |
| Member of the Alabama House of Representatives | |
| In office 1886 1887 |
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| Member of the Alabama Senate | |
| In office 1892-1896 |
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Albert Taylor Goodwyn
December 17, 1842 Robinson Springs, Alabama |
| Died | July 1, 1931 (aged 88) Birmingham, Alabama |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of South Carolina |
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| Allegiance |  Confederate States |
| Branch/service |  Confederate States Army |
| Rank |  Captain |
| Unit |  58th Alabama Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Albert Taylor Goodwyn (December 17, 1842 – July 1, 1931) was a U.S. Representative from Alabama. He was a politician who served in both state and national government.
Early Life and Military Service
Albert Taylor Goodwyn was born in Robinson Springs, Alabama. He went to school at Robinson Springs Academy. Later, he studied at South Carolina College, which is now the University of South Carolina.
During the American Civil War, he joined the Confederate States Army. He served in the army until June 1865. When the war ended, he was a Captain leading a group of sharpshooters. He received an award called the Southern Cross of Honor for his service.
After the war, he graduated from the University of Virginia in 1867. He then worked in agriculture near his hometown of Robinson Springs.
Becoming a Politician
From 1874 to 1880, Goodwyn worked as a state inspector. He then became a member of the Alabama House of Representatives in 1886 and 1887. Later, he served in the Alabama Senate from 1892 to 1896.
Goodwyn ran for the United States House of Representatives. He won his election as a member of the Populist Party. He served in the Fifty-fourth Congress from April 22, 1896, to March 3, 1897. He tried to get reelected in 1896 but was not successful.
In 1928, Albert Goodwyn was chosen to lead the United Confederate Veterans. This was a group for soldiers who had fought in the Confederate Army. He continued his farming work near Robinson Springs. Albert Taylor Goodwyn passed away on July 1, 1931, while visiting Birmingham, Alabama. He was buried in Oakwood Cemetery in Montgomery, Alabama.
